Mansa Musa, the emperor of the Mali Empire in the 14th century, is often regarded as the richest man in history. His wealth is famous for being almost incomprehensible in its scale, transcending the material riches of today’s wealthiest billionaires. Born in a period where his empire was the largest producer of gold, a commodity …
Medieval
Throughout history, societies have devised various methods to punish wrongdoing, but some stand out for their particular severity and inhumanity. The annals of penal history are marked by practices that not only aimed to inflict pain and sometimes death but also to serve as a warning to others. It is often in the context of …